The women's 200 metres at the 2024 Summer Olympics was held in four rounds at the Stade de France in Paris, France, between 4 and 6 August 2024. This was the twentieth time that the women's 200 metres was contested at the Summer Olympics. A total of 48 athletes were able to qualify for the event by entry standard or ranking.
Summary
Reigning Olympic champion Elaine Thompson-Herah was not able to defend her Olympic titles from 2016 and 2020, as an achilles tendon injury forced her to withdraw from the Jamaican Olympic trials, thus not allowing her to qualify for these games.[2] Silver medalist Christine Mboma, with a previously noted elevated testosterone level, hasn't competed since 2022. Double World Championship Gold Medalist Shericka Jackson was injured a few weeks before the Olympics and could not start. 2022 Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce was injured in the heats of the 100m, as was Marie Josée Ta Lou-Smith, fourth in 2016. 2023 bronze medalist Sha'Carri Richardson placed 4th in the 200m at the US Olympic Trials and did not qualify.
Thomas had the fastest time in the semis, 21.86. Next fastest was Alfred, who ran an eased up 21.98 almost jogging across the finish line ahead of Favour Ofili, who finishes third in 22.02. Brown won the remaining semi in 22.12.[3]
In the final, Alfred had a slight edge at the start, but Thomas made up the difference in the first 50m. As they finished the turn, it was Thomas in the lead, and a row of competitors across the track behind her. Asher-Smith had a slight edge over Brown and Alfred. The straightaway was Thomas' strong point, and she pulled away for a clear gold. Behind her, Alfred separated from the group for a clear margin for silver.[4]
In the final 30m, Brown was able to edge ahead of Asher-Smith to take bronze by 0.02.[5]
For the women's 200 metres event, the qualification period is between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024.[9] 48 athletes are able to qualify for the event, with a maximum of three athletes per nation, by running the entry standard of 22.57 seconds or faster or by their World Athletics Ranking for this event.[9]
Results
Heats
The heats were held on 4 August, starting at 10:55 (UTC+2) in the morning.[1]
